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2.Bundesliga: death of Kay Bernstein, president of Hertha BSC, at just 43 years old

"Hertha BSC received the terrible news on Tuesday that president Kay Bernstein has passed away unexpectedly aged 43. The whole club, its governing bodies and staff members are shocked and deeply saddened by the news," announced Hertha BSC (2.Bundesliga) on 16/01/2024. The circumstances surrounding…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Marketing - Communication, Essentials Clubs
• Article # 312134
• Published on 16/01/24 at 16:00

Tennis: Rafael Nadal named ambassador of the Saudi Federation & will launch an academy in Riyadh

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has been appointed ambassador of the Saudi Tennis Federation (STF) "as part of a long-term commitment to help grow the sport and inspire a new generation of athletes in Saudi Arabia," announced the body on 15/01/2024. The winner of 22 Grand Slam titles will…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Employment - training, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 312117
• Published on 16/01/24 at 15:20

Football Benchmark: a "substantial growth" in revenue for European champions in 2022-23

"The 2022-23 season witnessed a substantial growth in revenue for all champions, indicating positive signs of a full return to normalcy after the pandemic. Matchday revenues, heavily impacted by the pandemic in previous seasons, contributed significantly to the remarkable improvement, with the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums
• Article # 312112
• Published on 16/01/24 at 14:30

Sidelined players: UNFP files complaint with Public Prosecutor concerning "extortion & harassment"

As part of its mission to defend the collective rights and interests of footballers, the UNFP has instructed the Temime law firm to lodge a complaint against persons unknown with the Public Prosecutor for extortion, harassment and complicity in these offences for failure to comply with article 507…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Employment - training, Authorities, …
• Article # 312094
• Published on 16/01/24 at 13:40

Six Nations Rugby: IHG Hotels & Resorts 4^th partner of the Men's & Women's 6 Nations from 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts, the English hotel group, is to become an "official hotel partner" of the Men's and Women's 6 Nations Tournaments from 2024 as part of a "long-term partnership," announced Six Nations Rugby on 15/01/2024. The Denham-based company will activate its partnership for the first…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Activation, Authorities
• Article # 312088
• Published on 16/01/24 at 13:00

Germany: Pro mentors, a coaching programme for young referees by the country's experienced officials

The German Football Association (DFB) and its 21 regional leagues have launched the "Pro Mentors" campaign in 2023-24 to help new referees take their first steps in the world of football, announced UEFA on 12/01/2024. All referees in the top three men's divisions (Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga and…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Employment - training, Game - pitch, Legal
• Article # 312077
• Published on 16/01/24 at 11:30

United States: NFL in "advanced talks" to acquire part of the ESPN group (press)

The National Football League is reportedly in "advanced talks" with US media and entertainment conglomerate The Walt Disney Company to acquire a minority stake in the US pay-TV group ESPN, according to several American media reports on 14/01/2024. Under a possible deal, ESPN would take control…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Digital, Investment - Shareholding, Media
• Article # 312075
• Published on 16/01/24 at 10:40

Paris 2024/IOC: skateboarding, surfing, breaking & climbing highlighted by Samsung's athlete team

Samsung Electronics, a South Korean electronics group, has activated its partnership with the IOC and presented a brand campaign centred around its Samsung Galaxy range of smartphones on 11/01/2024. The brand campaign is based on the slogan "Open Always Wins". "The message articulates…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Activation, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 312070
• Published on 16/01/24 at 10:00

Premier League: Everton & Nottingham Forest accused of breaching financial regulations

Everton FC and Nottingham Forest FC have each confirmed that they have breached the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) by posting losses in excess of permitted thresholds for the assessment period ending at the end of the 2022-23 season, according to the English…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Authorities, Finance, …
• Article # 312066
• Published on 16/01/24 at 09:40

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023: Lionel Messi (ARG) & Aitana Bonmatí (ESP) among the winners

• Argentina's Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain / Inter Miami CF, Argentina national team) voted best player; • Spain's Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona, Spanish national team) best women's player; • Spain's Pep Guardiola (Manchester City FC) best coach; • The Netherland's Sarina Wiegman…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Authorities, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 312052
• Published on 16/01/24 at 08:40